Improvement in paper-files



J. W. KINSLEY.

Improvement in Paper-Files.

N0. 132,085. Patented Oct-8,1872.

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JOSEPH W. KINSLEY, OF BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS.

IMPROVEMENT m PAPER-FILES.

Specification forming part of Letters Patent No. 132,085, dated October8, 1872.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, JOSEPH W. KINsLEY, of Boston, in the county ofSufiolk and State of Massachusetts, have invented a certain new anduseful Improvement in Paper-Files; and that the following is a full,clear, and exact description of the same, reference being had to theaccompanying plate of drawing.

This invention relates to spike-filesthat is, files constructed of apointed spikefor the filing of letters, papers, memorandnms, checks,slips, &c., by forcing them over its pointed end. The invention consistsof a spike-file having its spike adapted at both ends to be attached toand detached from its base or holder. 1

In the accompanying plate of drawing a spike-file embracing thisinvention is illustrated.

A in the drawing represents a spike-file of which B is the spike and Othe base or holder. The spike B is made of wire, which at both ends, aand b, is pointed, and thereat, also, for a portion of the length of thespike is provided with a similar screw-thread, c, to screw into acorresponding screw-socket or opening, d, in the center of the base orholder 0. With the spike B by one end screwed into the screwsocket d ofthe base 0 the file is completed and fit for use, as ordinarily. Byhaving, however, both ends adapted to be screwed into the base 0 it isobvious, if the spike having papers, 850., on it be detached from thebase and then its end over which the papers were placed be attached tothe base, the papers, 850., first placed on the spike are the uppermostand those last placed thereon the lowermost, thereby enabling them to beremoved one by'one in the precise order filed.

A reversible spike is extremely advantageous, and more especially inbanking, insurance, and other offices Where accuracy and system infiling and recording papers, &c., in

the order received are essentials and requisites.

It is not absolutely necessary that both ends of the spike should bepointed, but it is best, for with both ends pointed the spike is readyto receive papers at all times.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim, and desire to secureby Letters Patent, is-

A paper-file having its spike adapted at both ends for attachment to anddetachment from its base or holder, substantially as described, for thepurpose specified.

The above specification of my invention signed by me this 14th day ofMay, A. D.

. JOSEPH W. KINSLEY.

Witnesses:

EDWIN W. BROWN, ALBERT W. BROWN.

